A University of Dayton student died in Rome last week while studying overseas for the summer, according to a GoFundMe created by family friends and local news. Connor DiNapoli, a 21-year-old marketing major, “passed away unexpectedly,” a description for the GoFundMe page titled “Support for DiNapoli Family in Tragic Loss” reads. “This loss has left […]
By Crispian Balmer ROME (Reuters) – After an 18-year wait, Rome is finally going to get thousands of new taxis, the city’s mayor said on Friday, looking to end a drought of cabbies that regularly leaves tourists and locals stranded in the sun-soaked streets. Rome and other Italian cities have far fewer cabs than many […]
It was another huge night for Irish athletics as the European Championships came to a close in Rome. The Irish women’s 4-by-400 relay team won a silver medal in the final, finishing just behind the Netherlands. They set a new Irish record, finishing in a time of 3:22:71. Sophie Becker led the team off, before […]
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome. Chile’s Tabilo took full advantage of an error-strewn performance from world number one Djokovic to storm to a one-sided 6-2 6-3 victory in just 67 minutes. Seeking the 1,100th win of his […]
Rafael Nadal’s bid to win the Italian Open for a record-extending 11th time ended with a second-round defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in Rome. On Thursday, Nadal fought back from a set down against Zizou Bergs to qualify for the next stage of a tournament he last won in 2021. But the 37-year-old Spaniard was outclassed […]
World number one Novak Djokovic collapsed to the ground after he was struck on the head by a bottle at the Italian Open. Djokovic, still to win a title this year, recovered from a slow start to see off lucky loser Corentin Moutet and move into the third round in Rome. But just moments after […]
An ancient necropolis discovered near Naples, Italy was used to bury the dead about 2,800 years ago, around the time the city of Rome was founded about 100 miles (161 kilometers) to the northwest. The discovery gives researchers a rare insight into the Iron Age cultures that existed before the Roman domination of the region. […]
The Floyd County Police Department arrested a woman on Thursday for having multiple bags of what is believed to be methamphetamine while driving on a suspended license. According to FCPD, Sabra Daphine Lindsey was “knowingly” driving with a suspended license, while operating a vehicle with a cracked windshield. Additionally, officers said in an arrest report […]
Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period. Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which re-enacts Christ’s Passion and crucifixion, and composed the meditations that […]
Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations campaign unravelled in disastrous fashion in Rome as they crashed to a first defeat against Italy since 2015. Gregor Townsend’s side looked set to tighten their grip on second place – and keep themselves on course for a first top-two finish this century – when they held 14-3 and 22-10 leads […]
Pressure is building on authorities in Italy to close a Rome migrant detention centre where a 19-year-old Guinean allegedly hanged himself last month. Visiting opposition senators have decried “undignified” conditions for people ordered to leave Italy but awaiting repatriation. Italy’s 10 migrant repatriation centres have long been criticised by human rights groups. They describe them […]
Two Brighton and Hove Albion fans have been stabbed in Rome ahead of a Europa League match. The PA news agency understands the pair were taken to hospital with minor injuries and have since been discharged. Brighton are due to play AS Roma in the last 16 of the competition on Thursday. Italian news site […]